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For more than 80 years, the Vinson Institute has worked with public officials throughout Georgia and around the world to improve governance and people's lives. From Georgia's early days as a largely agrarian state with a modest population to its modern-day status as a national and international force in business, industry, and politics with a population of almost 10 million, the Institute has helped government leaders navigate change and forge strong directions for a better Georgia.

Spotlight: Local Government Up Close and Personal at Teacher Seminar


Teachers participating in the 2004 Local Government Seminar June 7-9 get a chance to spend time with government officials and department heads at Athens City Hall. Site visits like this one provide the educators with resources they can use to help students understand how local government affects their daily lives.

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